May 02, 2014

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported April US sales of 22,434 vehicles, representing an increase of 12.8 per cent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through April are up 2.4 per cent versus last year, with 100,492 vehicles sold.

"April saw customers emerging from their long winter hibernation, and traffic and sales were where we expected to see them earlier in the year," said Ron Stettner, VP, Sales for MNAO. "Along with the improved weather, positive financial news as companies report earnings, a recovering housing market and the Dow in positive territory, have all conspired to give shoppers the confidence to return to the market. We're seeing it in retail traffic, and we're seeing it in sales results."

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported best-ever April sales of 2,643 vehicles, up 8 per cent versus April of last year. This is the 15th consecutive record month of sales.